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381 E Swedesford Rd, Wayne, PA, 19087

1beds
1baths
1,411sqft
$499,000
$354price/sqft
$3,364/moest. monthly cost
$134,560/yrincome needed

About This Home

Welcome to 381 East Swedesford Road, a charming and historically significant single-family home in Tredyffrin Township. Built in 1871 as a township schoolhouse, this distinctive property has been thoughtfully converted into a one-bedroom residence that offers unparalleled Old World Charm and detailing. An extraordinary home where no detail has been overlooked. A three-season front porch with brick flooring sets the tone and leads into the grand living and dining area, highlighted by soaring ELEVEN foot high ceilings and a wood-burning fireplace with a colonial mantel and brick hearth. This is a versatile, open space. The owner’s bedroom features two walls of closet and windows with inside shutters and deep window sills. The eat-in kitchen offers knotty pine cabinetry and generous counter space. A full bathroom with a tiled shower is enhanced by a skylight that provides tremendous sun and light. A rear mudroom/vestibule connects directly to the oversized two-car garage and provides access to the finished lower level. The basement is a standout feature, showcasing exposed beams dating back over 150 years and a brick floor, heated by under-floor copper hot water radiation, sourced from Philadelphia. This level also includes a spacious laundry/storage room and a separate utility room. Set on a level one-acre lot with a circular driveway, the property also includes the original schoolhouse outhouse, adding to its unique provenance. Architectural details such as deep windowsills, period hardware, and original fixtures further distinguish the home. Whether you choose to reimagine the interior, expand the footprint, or enjoy it as it stands, this is a rare opportunity to own a piece of local history. Located close to the King of Prussia Town Center, the Gateway Shopping Center, Valley Forge and Wilson Farm Parks and the shops, restaurants, and train lines of the Main Line. All of this within the top-ranked Tredyffrin-Easttown School District. This is it. This is the one. Welcome home!

Getting Around

41
WalkingCar-Dependent
0
TransitVery Limited Transit
53
BikeBikeable

Schools

7/10
Valley Forge El SchoolGrades K-40.6 mi
8/10
9/10

Construction

Condition

  • Year built: 1871

Materials

  • Foundation: Stone
  • Construction materials: Stone

Type & Style

  • Home type: SingleFamily
  • Architectural style: Traditional
  • Property subType: Single Family Residence

Interior

Appliances

  • Appliances included: Electric Water Heater

Basement

  • Area: 0

Basement

  • Has basement: Yes
  • Basement: Partially Finished

Bedrooms & Bathrooms

  • Bedrooms: 1
  • Bathrooms: 1
  • Full bathrooms: 1
  • Main level bathrooms: 1
  • Main level bedrooms: 1

Features

  • Number of fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace features: Wood Burning
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Finished area below ground: 0
  • Finished area above ground: 1,411

Heating & Cooling

  • Heating features: Baseboard,Radiant,Hot Water,Radiator,Oil
  • Cooling features: Central Air,Electric

Interior Area

  • Total structure area: 1,411
  • Total interior livable area: 1,411 sqft

Property

Accessibility

  • Accessibility features: None

Details

  • Parcel number: 4306J0007
  • Zoning: R10
  • Special condition: Standard
  • Exclusions: Light Fixture In Kitchen

Features

  • Levels: One
  • Stories: 1
  • Pool features: None

Lot

  • Lot size: 1 Acres
  • Lot size dimensions: 0.00 x 0.00

Parking

  • Total spaces: 10
  • Parking features: Oversized,Detached,Driveway
  • Has garage: Yes
  • Attached garage spaces: 2
  • Covered spaces: 2
  • Has uncovered spaces: Yes
  • Uncovered spaces: 8

Climate Risk is Financial Risk

Every home has a financial story beyond the listing price. Below, you’ll see the climate risks that could affect this property — and in Bills & Affordability, how those risks may influence repairs, insurance, utilities, and long-term value.

Biggest Threats for This Home

  • Inland Flooding
    Inland FloodingModerate
  • Winter Weather
    Winter WeatherModerate

How This Home’s Risks Compare

Inland Flooding
Winter Weather

FEMA Declared Disasters Across Pennsylvania Counties

Flood
Tropical Storm

Understanding the Costs

Financial advisors generally recommend spending no more than 30% of your gross household income on housing costs. In practice, many households stretch to 35% or beyond — especially in high-cost markets.

Estimated Costs Today

MonthlyAnnual
Mortgage $2,523$30,276
Home Insurance *$110$1,320
Property Taxes $507$6,084
Electricity $224$2,692
Total$3,364$40,368
*Does not include cost of any FAIR Plan premiums

Income You'd Need if You Spent...

35% on housing$115,337/yr
40% on housing$100,920/yr
45% on housing$89,706/yr

Pennsylvania FAIR Plan Programs

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Current Policies
Residential: 8,982Commercial: 984
Total Premiums$5.34M
Total Exposure$1.33B

How Costs Could Change Over Time

Climate risk is quickly impacting all of the major home ownership costs. Adjust the growth rates and percentage of income spent on housing below to see how your housing costs could change over the next 10 years — and what income you'd need to keep up.

Insurance Growth Rate5-year average: 9.2%
9.2%
0%30.0%
Electricity Growth Rate10-year average: 8.4%
8.4%
0%15.0%
Property Taxes Growth Rate2-year average: -1.2%
-1.2%
0%15.0%
Income Spent on Housing
30%
30%45%

Comparing Against the Market

Price Per Sq Ft

$354This listing

vs Other Active Listings

Avg $/sqft

ZIP 19087$322
Chester County$254

vs Homes Sold Last Month

Median $/sqft

ZIP 19087$367
Chester County$241

Current Market Trends

Median Price Per Square Foot

The median price per square foot of homes sold in this area each month. Compare this to this listing's price per square foot to gauge whether the home is priced in line with recent sales.

Historicals for This Listing

Zestimate History ($/sqft)

No zestimate history available

Price History

DateEventPrice
2026-04-24Listed for sale$650,000

For Sale by Agent

AgentJohn Collins
BrokerageRE/MAX Main Line - Devon

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